Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Make an advanced reservation! This tiny neighborhood favorite fills up fast.
9 locals recommend
JP's Bistro
496 Woodford StMake an advanced reservation! This tiny neighborhood favorite fills up fast.
The name says it all. In warmer weather, be sure to check out the roof deck.
27 locals recommend
The Treehouse
484 Stevens AveThe name says it all. In warmer weather, be sure to check out the roof deck.
There is a little-known but fast-growing growing food scene "off the peninsula" --aka, in my neighborhood. This is one of the best new additions. Fantastic cocktails and Italian food.
24 locals recommend
Tipo Restaurant
182 Ocean AveThere is a little-known but fast-growing growing food scene "off the peninsula" --aka, in my neighborhood. This is one of the best new additions. Fantastic cocktails and Italian food.
Rwanda Bean at Deering Center
463 Stevens AveGreat coffee, walking distance from my house.
Thai ESAAN
65 Forest AveOne of my favorite local take-out spots. Fresh, authentic food.
OTTO
576 Congress StEat in or takeout. A great pizza option in the neighborhood.
It's worth the 15 minute drive to get the best bagels in Maine. Go early and be ready to stand in line. Take your coffee and bagel to nearby Willard Beach.
164 locals recommend
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StIt's worth the 15 minute drive to get the best bagels in Maine. Go early and be ready to stand in line. Take your coffee and bagel to nearby Willard Beach.
The first and still the best great restaurant in Portland...
92 locals recommend
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StThe first and still the best great restaurant in Portland...
Central Provisions
414 Fore StDrinks & Nightlife
Portland has picked up on the speakeasy trend. Ask for tips on finding it!
19 locals recommend
Lincolns
36 Market StPortland has picked up on the speakeasy trend. Ask for tips on finding it!
Vena's Fizz House
90 Fore StDelicious cocktails
There's no better place to drink local beer out of a plastic cup on the waterfront.
56 locals recommend
The Porthole Restaurant & Pub
20 Custom House WharfThere's no better place to drink local beer out of a plastic cup on the waterfront.
Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlCasual environment, always busy, great beer.
You can show up in scrubs and drink a local draft beer while playing Trivial Pursuit. Enough said.
88 locals recommend
LFK
188 State StYou can show up in scrubs and drink a local draft beer while playing Trivial Pursuit. Enough said.
Maps
64A Market StGrilled cheese, beer, and cake. Good music, too!
Sightseeing
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CirclePeaks Island
Fort Gorges
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StParks & Nature
Presumpscot River
Great walking along the river. Ask me for directions to parking.
Willard Beach
Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdCrescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdArts & Culture
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqShopping
Folly 101
101 Exchange StBlanche & Mimi
195 Middle StEssentials
Local gourmet market. Butcher shop, bakery, wine, produce, etc.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StLocal gourmet market. Butcher shop, bakery, wine, produce, etc.
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveTrader Joe's
87 Marginal WayWhole Foods Market
2 Somerset StQuality Shop
473 Stevens AveAubuchon Hardware
832 Stevens AvenueGreener Postures Yoga
740 Broadway StSpiral Tree Yoga - Aleksandra Townsend
619 Brighton Ave